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Let’s Play Ni No Kuni : Wrath of the White Witch – Part Two

Andrew Edney

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Feb 7, 2013

In the second of our Let’s Play series for Ni No Kuni : Wrath of the White Witch, we are reunited with Oliver and Mr Drippy as they head to Ding Dong Dell.

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is an epic Japanese role-playing-game developed by the critically acclaimed Japanese development studio, LEVEL-5. The game features animations and cut-scenes that are produced and supervised by the legendary Japanese animation company, Studio Ghibli. The music in the game was composed by the world-renowned music composer Joe Hisaishi.

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is the heart-warming tale of a young boy named Oliver, who embarks on a journey into another world to become a wizard in an attempt to save his mother. Along the way, Oliver makes new friends and tames many of the wonderful creatures that inhabit the world, raising them to battle other creatures on his behalf as he takes on formidable enemies.

Here is part two of our Let’s Play series for Ni No Kuni. Come back soon for Part Three.

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is available now for the PlayStation 3.

We will be talking more about Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch over the next few days.

New Xbox to Introduce Siri-style Voice Recognition?

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Chris Hare

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Feb 7, 2013

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New Xbox to Introduce Siri-style Voice Recognition?

Microsoft will introduce Siri-style voice recognition to the new Xbox, a report has claimed.

Next-generation Xbox users will have the ability to power on the console using voice commands, ask the device questions and use speech-to-text services to write messages, according to the Verge.

The Kinect sensor, meanwhile, will reportedly detect individuals in a room and recommend appropriate multiplayer games. Users will also be able to resume videos where they left off by using voice commands and ask the device what games friends are playing.

Rayman Legends Coming To Xbox 360 and PS3 This Year

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Chris Hare

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Feb 7, 2013

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Rayman Legends Coming To Xbox 360 and PS3 This Year

Rayman Legends will be released on Xbox 360 and PS3, Ubisoft has announced.

Originally planned as a Wii U launch title, the platform game will be available on all formats in early September. The Wii U version was previously listed for March.

“We heard from many Xbox and PlayStation owners and Rayman fans who told us they really wanted to play Rayman Legends on their current system,” explained Ubisoft marketing manager Geoffroy Sardin.

“We decided to give the fans what they wanted while at the same time broadening the audience exposed to this innovative and memorable game.”

The Xbox 360 and PS3 ports will be developed at Ubisoft Montpellier alongside the Wii U version.

Activision and Nickelodeon announce Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles interactive games

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Andrew Edney

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Feb 7, 2013

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Nickelodeon and Activision today announced a worldwide, multi-year deal to develop and publish video games inspired by the new CG-animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Under the new agreement, Activision has the global rights to produce interactive games based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

“Activision is a leader in the gaming industry and we are honored to have them as the global video game partner for our new hit series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” said Sherice Torres, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Products, Nickelodeon Consumer Products. “We are confident that these upcoming games will take gamers through interactive environments and action-packed adventures that truly capture the essence, tone and exciting elements of the Turtles.

“The fans of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are unique in that they span generations and are very passionate,” said Kurt Niederloh, Vice President, Activision Publishing Minneapolis, Inc. “We respect this passion and look forward to working with Nickelodeon to create games that embody the spirit of the property.”

Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premiered in the UK and Ireland on 1^st October, 2012. Funnier and with more ninjutsu than ever before, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles explores the companionship of four teenage brothers learning to rely on themselves and one another as they unravel the mystery of their existence and grow to become the heroes in a half-shell that they are destined to be. The premiere episode was executive produced by Ciro Nieli, Joshua Sternin & J.R. Ventimilia and Peter Hastings. The series airs regularly on Nickelodeon with new episodes premiering Saturdays at 9:30am.

So do you have a favourite turtle? Go on, you know you do! Let us know by leaving a comment below.

SEGA releases After Burner Climax for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

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Andrew Edney

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Feb 7, 2013

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SEGA of Europe today announced that the classic arcade game After Burner has returned for a new generation of gamers in the form of After Burner Climax developed by Fishing Cactus.

After Burner Climax is a fast and frantic arcade-style action game that puts fans in the cockpit of the world’s fastest fighter jets. Fans will utilize both tilt and touch controls to dodge missiles and bullets while trying to target multiple on-screen enemy aircraft. Built for all skill levels, anyone will be able to take to the air and soar through a branching storyline of more than 20 stages.

Players can select from the F-14D Super Tomcat by Northrop Grumman, the F-15E Strike Eagle or F/A-18E Super Hornet by Boeing and personalize their plane with four different paint jobs. By mastering levels, players can unlock power-ups and climb to the top of the leaderboards.

For more information visit http://www.sega.com/games/after-burner-climax/.

It’s compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and is available for £1.99 on the App Store at http://bit.ly/TO1wV8.

The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct proper trailer released

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Andrew Edney

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Feb 7, 2013

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The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct proper trailer released

As well as announcing some Pre-Order Bonus DLC for The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct game, Activision has also released a proper trailer.

In the game, players assume the role of the mysterious, crossbow-wielding survivor Daryl Dixon. This first-person survival title takes place within the universe of “The Walking Dead” and before the events of the AMC show, following Daryl and his brother Merle on a gruesome journey to reach the supposed safety of Atlanta as the world around them ends.

Here is the proper trailer:

The release date is now confirmed for the UK as 29th March 2013 and it will be available on PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC (digital download).

I am a big fan of both the comic and the TV show, and I really like what TellTale Games have done with their game so I am excited to see what Activision will bring.

App Update: TomTom for iOS updated to version 1.13, bringing map updates and iPad mini support

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Andrew Edney

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Feb 7, 2013

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TomTom have just updated their TomTom App for iOS to version 1.13, bringing an update map and iPad mini support.

What’s New in Version 1.13

– LATEST, UPDATED TOMTOM MAP: because roads are constantly changing, on average 15% of roads change every year, your TomTom App update comes with the latest and most up-to-date map.

– SETTINGS BACKUP AND RESTORE: this feature saves your settings and stored destinations on your iCloud, via 3G or Wi-Fi. Push the app to the background and it will automatically backup once a day.

– COMPATIBLE WITH iPad mini

You can buy TomTom from the Apple App Store

Have you used it? What do you think of it?

App Update: Skype for iPhone updated to version 4.5 bringing automatic reconnection of dropped calls

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Andrew Edney

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Feb 7, 2013

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The Skype app for the Apple iPhone has been updated to version 4.5 bringing with it automatic reconnection of dropped calls.

What’s New in Version 4.5

Skype automatically reconnects a dropped call when your WiFi or mobile network reception is poor
General fixes
General fixes and improvements
One-to-one chats now appear in the correct order

Download Skype for the iPhone from the Apple App Store.

App Update: 4oD Catch Up for iOS Updated to Version 2.6, brings iPhone 5 and iOS 6 support

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Andrew Edney

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Feb 7, 2013

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The 4oD Catch Up app for iOS has been updated, bringing with it support for the iPhone 5 and iOS 6.

Watch the best of Channel 4, E4 and More4 with our new 4oD app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch:

– free to download
– the only way to watch 4oD on your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
– wide selection of shows from Channel 4, E4 and More4
– huge 30-day catch up window
– free and unlimited access to content

The 4oD app is free to download and is the only way you can watch 4oD on your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. It enables you to catch up on a wide selection of programmes recently broadcast on Channel 4, E4 and More4, for up to 30 days after transmission. Once you have downloaded the app, the content is available to watch free of charge with no limits to the amount of content you can play.

What’s new in version 2.6:

Version 2.6 is a mandatory update of the 4oD app. It brings support for iPhone 5 and iOS6 and the addition of a settings area, which allows users to more easily sign in and out.

This update now requires you to register and log in to view the back-catalogue of archive content, bringing it in line with 4oD on channel4.com.

Download the 4oD app from the Apple App Store.

The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct Pre-Order Bonus DLC announced

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Andrew Edney

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Feb 7, 2013

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Activision has announced some Pre-Order Bonus DLC for The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct game.

In the game, players assume the role of the mysterious, crossbow-wielding survivor Daryl Dixon. This first-person survival title takes place within the universe of “The Walking Dead” and before the events of the AMC show, following Daryl and his brother Merle on a gruesome journey to reach the supposed safety of Atlanta as the world around them ends.

Players who pre-order the game on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 from GAME (UK) or GameStop (Republic of Ireland) will get a jump on the end of the world with an exclusive DLC pack called Walker Herd Survival Pack – In this exclusive DLC pack you will have access to the all-new Herd Mode where you need to fight for survival against endless waves of walkers. The dead need no rest – will you? In addition, fight off walkers in the story mode with a new arsenal of melee weapons including a survival knife, sawtoothed machete, kukri, reinforced hatchet and advanced machete. With ammo scarce and the undead attracted to loud noises, a sharp, silent blade might just be your most trusted companion (note: a new game must be started to access the extra weapons).

The release date is now confirmed for the UK as 29th March 2013 and it will be available on PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC (digital download).

I am a big fan of both the comic and the TV show, and I really like what TellTale Games have done with their game so I am excited to see what Activision will bring.

NVIDIA shows Project SHIELD running Borderlands 2

Andrew Edney

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Feb 7, 2013

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NVIDIA have released a video of Project SHIELD running Borderlands 2.

Created with the philosophy that gaming should be open and flexible, Project SHIELD flawlessly plays both Android and PC titles. As a pure Android device, it gives access to any game on Google Play. And as a wireless receiver and controller, it can stream games from a PC powered by NVIDIA GeForce GTX GPUs, accessing titles on its STEAM game library from anywhere in the home.

Here is the video of Project SHIELD running Borderlands 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF7V3h24w38&feature=player_detailpage

Here is a short video of Project SHIELD in action I took at CES last month:

What do you think of Project SHIELD? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

More information is available at shield.nvidia.com.

DVBLink product suite for PowerPC-based Synology NAS now available

Andrew Edney

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Feb 7, 2013

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DVBLink product suite for PowerPC-based Synology NAS models is out of beta and is given the release status!

DVBLink product suite for Synology NAS turns your Synology NAS into a personal video recorder. With the support for satellite (DVB-S/S2), Cable (DVB-C and QAM), terrestrial (DVB-T/T2 and ATSC) and IPTV reception DVBLink TV Server will record your favorite TV programs in original quality directly to a hard disk of your Synology NAS and distribute live and recorded TV throughout your house.
DVBLink TV Server makes sure that you never miss your favorite programs again – browse the EPG and manage timer recordings while you are on the go using free DVBLink apps for iOS, Android and WinPhone mobile devices.

Functionality at a glance

Record your favorite TV programs in original quality directly to a NAS hard disk
Access live and recorded TV content in your home network on hardware and software DLNA clients (DLNA-enabled TVs, PlayStation3, WD Live TV etc.)
Watch live and recorded TV using DVBLink XBMC addon for XBMC running on Windows, Linux or Mac platforms
Watch live and recorded TV programs on your Boxee Box using DVBLink Boxee client
Watch live and recorded TV on your iPad or iPhone using a compatible DLNA client
Stream live and recorded TV to PCs, running Windows MediaCenter
Browse EPG and manage timer recordings while you are on the go using free DVBLink apps for iOS, Android, WinPhone mobile devices and feature-rich web interface
Get the most complete program information for your TV channels – program information from the TV stream, xmltv feed or a premium EPG services of Digiguide, EpgData.com or TimeFor.TV

Supported Synology PowerPC NAS models:

DS213+, DS413
*DSM 4.0 or higher is required

Learn more from the DVBLogic website.

Halo 4 Spartan Ops Episode Nine trailer and screenshots released

Andrew Edney

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Feb 7, 2013

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A trailer for the ninth episode of Spartan Ops is now available for all you Halo 4 fans along with some new screenshots.

The description for this weeks episode is:

ONI has ordered Doctor Halsey assassinated, and Sarah Palmer is slated to pull the trigger. Lasky, in an effort to save Halsey’s life, sends Fireteam Majestic to stop Palmer. What Majestic discovers is the key to the future of the Halo Universe.

Here is the trailer:

And here are some more screenshots:

Spartan Ops: Episode Nine , including an all-new CG cinematic and five new gameplay chapters, will be available via Xbox LIVE this Monday, 11th February at 11am GMT.

Are you playing Spartan Ops? Let us know what you think of it by leaving a comment below.

Check out our Halo 4 review

PlayStation 4 to Cost £270 at Launch

Chris Hare

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Feb 7, 2013

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Sony’s PlayStation 4 will reportedly retail at 40,000 Yen when it launches in Japan.

Based on current exchange rates, the console would sell for $428 in North America and approximately £270 in the UK. In comparison, the PS3 launched at 60,000 Yen in Japan, $599 in North America and £425 in the UK.

A report in major Japanese newspaper the Asahi Shimbun (via The Verge) suggests that the console will indeed be announced on February 20, and will launch later this year in Japan and North America.

No mention was made of the European release date, however, suggesting that recent reports of a 2014 launch may be accurate.

It is believed that the console’s new controller will feature a touch pad, while another report in the Nikkei business daily says that the console will use cloud technology provided by Gaikai.